By: Riesa Fischer Looking for a fun art project to do with the kids? How about this very fun 4th of July Fireworks project! Simple Art Supplies: Plastic Fork, Paper & Paint All you need is a plastic fork, a piece of paper and some paint! You can use any type of paint you like – […]
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10 Fun Activities to Brighten a Rainy Day on Long Island
June 2020 Rainy days on Long Island can be a real bummer … especially in the summer. Don’t let the weather get you down; we’ve got a list of fun things to do as a family on those long dark days! #1. Plan a Movie Marathon There is nothing like snuggling up with your kids, […]
10 Ways to Encourage Learning & Development Over Summer
June 2020 Here is our top 10 list of ways to keep your kids learning after a long, and unusual, school year. After spending countless months learning digitally, it’s hard to keep kids engaged in learning all summer while still having fun! These 10 ways to stay connected to learning, and your kids. #1. Cooking […]
Best Outdoor Experiences for Families on Long Island
June 2020 Be one with Nature: Long Island’s Parks, Gardens and Trails If you are looking to spend this summer experiencing the great outdoors with your family here are the top outdoor experiences for you and your kids. Set your watch for adventure, pack some water and plan a scavenger hunt list because the possibilities […]
Top 9 Zoom Games for a Fun Virtual Family Game Night
June 2020 We know it’s hard not being together and with summer approaching, its even more difficult to find ways to keep the kids entertained at home. Thank goodness Zoom has become a way to reach out, connect and socialize for our children and families. Today were coming at you with the top-rated games to […]
Educational Field Trips Deliver a Great Time from Home!
May 2020 While traditional school field trips and learning excursions are on pause due to Covid19, and since most actual venues are currently closed, with virtual access, kids and parents can be inspired to visit places that weren’t available before because the actual venues are closed or they were not within geographic reach. Day trip, […]
Visit Space with Virtual NASA Tours for You & Your Kids
May 2020 Are you running out of interesting things to do on the weekends or rainy days? Maybe you need more science lesson plans or you have a child who’s destined to work for NASA? Well, if any or all of these reasons resonate with you, we’ve got you covered. We’re reviewing Nasa’s tours […]
Make A T-Rex Art Project
By: Isabelle Rapacciuolo Supplies Needed To Make Your T-Rex 2 Large Paper Plates 1 Small Paper Plate Googly eyes 1 paper fastener Staples or hot glue Scissors Paint or crayons Here is a step by step video: About the author: Isabelle Rapacciuolo, owner of The Tiny Artist Studio in Massapequa, www.thetinyartist.com Published May 2020
How to Build New Habits to Increase Productivity
By: Rima Muth May 2020 So we are now over 45 days into sheltering in place. Some of us are rockin’ it – got your kids in a good routine, doing meal prep like a boss, and even managing to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Good for you! Others of us might still […]
8 Tips to De-Stress Your Home & Family
April 2020 In today’s world, it can be really easy to become overwhelmed. Between working, school, enrichment activities, parenting and pets we can get a little caught up in negative thoughts or family drama. Take a deep breath and try not to stress! We’re here to help! Here are some ideas de-stress your home & […]
